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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

My Vintage Camper

I finally found a vintage camper!!!

Next summer I plan to paint the outside white, the middle "quilted" part between the windows will be yellow and the shutters and door will be white.

After searching for months out west and here I finally found exactly what I wanted.

I still have to pinch myself...I can't believe I finally have my very own vintage camper!!!
These will be the "before" pictures...I plan to keep 'decorating' it and posting as it progresses.

It's a 1969 Trailblazer made in Spencer, Wisconsin.

Not very common but I was sold on the floor plan, the shutters on the windows, the louvered windows on the door, the yellow Formica table and cupboards and it's in great condition.

I've never seen another camper model with window shutters!

It's so bright and cheerful inside even if it's cloudy, it puts me in a good mood as soon as I step into it. I spend most of my days inside fussing over how to decorate it or just sitting there crocheting a giant yellow rose pillow.

You can't read the tan cardboard sign very well but it says "No Boys Allowed!"

Everything works, it's clean and looks like it was hardly used.

Only the front burner on the stove was used and very little, the sink looks barely used and the ice box just a little. The old linoleum floor is in great shape and no leaks or rot or funny odors.

The inside is cluttered while I try to decide what fabric to use to recover the seat cushions and curtains.

I found my Grandma's old transistor radio and it still works...AM only...but how appropriate for the era.

The Formica has a paisley pattern, not visible here but if the image is enlarged it's easy to see and it's in beautiful condition.

Notice the Coleman gas lantern in the middle of the upper cupboards.

The cupboard doors open up like an airplane overhead compartment, I love that!

I also found my mom's old Melmac set for 12 and a few Pyrex bowls and her old coffee pot.

I'll cover the drawer doors with birch bark wallpaper to give it that up north cabin feel.

I was trying to decide on a theme but there are so many choices. When we went up north to pick it up (200 miles north) we went right past Bay Lake where I spent most of my weekends as a little girl at my Grandparents cabin. Lots of good memories and all the familiar scenery.

I wanted to bring in that cabin feel yet add chenille, crochet and vintage fabrics. I'll add my mom's old fishing poles and tackle box...the women were the fisherwomen in our family. Myself, my mom and her mom, I was practically raised in a boat. None of the men cared much for fishing including Mr Wild..

There's an overhead bunk that is folded up and out of the way. I wrapped an old chenille bedspread over the couch/bed cushion because they are an ugly orange and gold upholstery.

The logo for Trailblazer, this is on the awning and faded. the one below is a photo off an older Trailblazer.

A design so typical of the 60's. There was a small grocery store/bar that the neighbor girl and I would walk up to at the lake. It was called White Hawk...maybe I'll call the camper that...not sure.

Sort of fits with the Indian logo.

We do intend to use it. I hope to tow it when I go to rug hooking camps and Mr. Wild says we can use it in the mountains, it's so light and tows so easily. I'll have to box up all my breakables and pack them away each time though....

65 comments:

WOW!!! I want one! Faye, how wonderful to find your perfect vintage camper. It is so adorable. I grew up camping with both sets of grandparents. I talk about getting a vintage camper all the time, but hubby is a city boy and he just doesn't get it.

Hi Faye...I tried to comment on previous posts the other day, but blogger was making me crazy! deleting my comments.So, I'm back and going to try again.Your camper is adorable! How fun to decorate it, and actually plan on using it too!!!What a great find!!!!!!!!!!!!xxxooo

Just found your blog over at Kathleens and quickly became a follower. Your little camper is awesome!!!!! I can't wait to see more decorating of it. It will be a lot of fun:)~Debra xxxCapers of the vintage vixens

So glad I found your site tonight. It is nice to meet you and I love your adorable camper. Oh how I would love to have one of these myself.Looking forward to being a new follower and getting to know youMaggie

You are so lucky. That is the cutest thing. I love my RV. I have started to decorate it. Now look for things for next year. Can't wait to see what you do with it, And I love the name White Hawk sounds perfect.

Your camper is adorable! Mu aunt has a similar vintage camper that she and my uncle are currently redoing- theirs is not nearly as in good of condition as yours however! Dropping in from French Country Cottage. :)

Hi Faye, this is just adorable!! what a fun usable project. camping in the mountains or at the lake sounds like a great getaway! Glad to hear it's in such good shape, thanks for sharing the fun at VIF, xo

What a pleasant suprise when I read your post. I am about 12 miles from Spencer, Wi. and never knew that these little beauties had ever been manufactured there. Don't even remember seeing any around here. The camper gods must have been looking down on you.Can't wait to follow your project.

Hi Faye, what a darling camper. I bet you are thrilled to bits that you found the camper of your dreams. Enjoy. I found and am now following you through My Romantic Home and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris